Lessons from a load carrier

Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from a load carrier” published in “Business standard” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas; News: The author highlights the Indian Army’s use of Stallion vehicles and their costs. He suggests standardizing military gear for easier logistics. The article… Continue reading Lessons from a load carrier

Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out

Source– The post is based on the article “Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out” published in the “mint” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Issues related to GST News– The article explains the issues related to GST compensation cess. What are some facts related to GST… Continue reading Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out

Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

Source– The post is based on the article “Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to global economic development News– Recently Parliament passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Why are there issues with the Bill? The Bill provides exemptions… Continue reading Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to taditional system of medicine News–  Supporters of Hameopathy have argued in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia recently for expanding its use by citing… Continue reading India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine

Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?

Source: The post is based on the article “Monu Questions – Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen? What do such incidents around business hubs cost?” published in The Times of India on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security Relevance: About communal clashes in Haryana News: Recently, communal clashes took place in Nuh,… Continue reading Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?

Electricity: Getting the timing right

Source: The post is based on the article “Electricity: Getting the timing right” published in “Business standard” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- infrastructure (energy) News: In this article author is discussing a new electricity pricing system in India called Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff. This system changes prices based on demand, encouraging less use during peak… Continue reading Electricity: Getting the timing right

The trajectory of progress must change

Source– The post is based on the article “The trajectory of progress must change” published in the “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to global economic development News– The article explains the challenges faced by the global community and potential solutions to these challenges. What are the challenges faced… Continue reading The trajectory of progress must change

Deep tech startups taking brave risks

Source– The post is based on the article “Deep tech startups taking brave risks” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to manufacturing sector News– The article explains the progress on startups and deep tech startups in India. What is the progress of India in the area… Continue reading Deep tech startups taking brave risks

The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis

Source– The post is based on the article “The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis” published in the “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Statistics on employment News– The article explains the EPF numbers on employment in India. It also explains the issues related to employment and employment… Continue reading The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis

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